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'Stressed' Messi will be Argentina's main man, Zabaleta assures
Pablo Zabaleta Girod Pablo Zabaleta has been concerned by Lionel Messi's body language in Russia but backed the Argentina skipper to shine against Nigeria.
Maradona's unplanned farewell, Batigol and Messi magic - Nigeria v Argentina at the World Cup
Diego Maradona Nigeria have the chance to dump Lionel Messi out of the World Cup by avoiding defeat to Argentina - but that has not always been easy.
Messi will star for the good of Argentina - Sampaoli
Franco Armani Argentina superstar Lionel Messi has endured an underwhelming World Cup so far but Jorge Sampaoli is backing him to salvage their hopes.
Defiant Sampaoli hits back at 'criminal' critics
Jorge Sampaoli Moya Argentina's World Cup bid might be on the brink of collapse, but head coach Jorge Sampaoli backed them to turn things around versus Nigeria.
Idowu wants to make it Messi's World Cup farewell
Gernot Rhor Brian Idowu is relishing sharing the same pitch as Argentina superstar Lionel Messi but insists there will be no room for sentiment.
Messi is frustrated and hungry – Mascherano
Javier Mascherano Argentina midfielder Javier Mascherano said Lionel Messi was frustrated but eager to respond at Russia 2018.
Nigeria v Argentina: All eyes on Messi to rescue final World Cup chance
Ahmed Musa Two days after his 31st birthday, Lionel Messi will face Nigeria desperately hoping to salvage Argentina's torrid Russia 2018 campaign.
